In order, here are questions to answer to narrow down database problems.
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Is MySQL (or MariaDB) Server software installed?
Go to Start Menu, All Programs, and look for MySQL, which should have MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench. (Some computers may have MariaDB instead of MySQL.)
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- If missing, install (directions).
Is the MySQL server running?
Try connecting using CSPM or MySQL Workbench.
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